Among the celebrated hikes in southern Italy — the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), a 7.8km trail traversing the mountain ridge above the coast from the hamlet of Bomerano (above Agerola, accessible by bus from Amalfi) to Nocelle (above Positano), with a descent to Positano's Spiaggia Grande, crossing the limestone plateau 400–600 meters above the sea with views that both encompass the full length of the coast from Positano to Salerno, the islands of Capri and Ischia, and the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius on clear days.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Among the celebrated hikes in southern Italy — the Sentiero degli Dei (Path of the Gods), a 7.8km trail traversing the mountain ridge above the coast from the hamlet of Bomerano (above Agerola, accessible by bus from Amalfi) to Nocelle (above Positano), with a descent to Positano's Spiaggia Grande, crossing the limestone plateau 400–600 meters above the sea with views that both encompass the full length of the coast from Positano to Salerno, the islands of Capri and Ischia, and the Gulf of Naples with Vesuvius on clear days. Weather, sea state, trail conditions, transportation, tickets, and seasonal closures can alter plans; verify official or operator information shortly before departure.
What Stands Out
- 7.8km across the ridge 400–600m above the sea: the view that simultaneously shows the coast, Capri, Ischia, and Vesuvius on clear days
- Moderate difficulty, 3.5–4 hours: accessible to anyone with reasonable fitness and proper footwear — not technical, not flat
- Bomerano to Nocelle to Positano by ferry: the complete circuit using SITA bus one direction and ferry back — no car required
- Abandoned lemon terraces: the physical evidence of 800 years of agricultural civilization on these cliffs, unmaintained since the 20th century
- The dawn start: arriving at Bomerano for a 7am start (before the heat, before the organized tour groups) produces the trail in its best condition — the coast still in shadow, the ridge lit, cloud burning off below